Liam Miller Cork Tribute Match WILL take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

28 July 2018, 1pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn said he was delighted for the Miller family and all involved that the event can now be opened up to a much bigger support base. “Common sense has prevailed. I applaud the GAA authorities for making this decision within the... Read More

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28th July, 2018

SPORT: Munster Tennis Hub opens at Fota Island Resort

28 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Munster Tennis are delighted to announce that the brand new Munster Tennis Hub at Fota Island Resort is open. A superb facility that will be utilised by the elite performance squads of Munster Tennis for training and practice, the two fabulously located courts and associated facilities are available... Read More

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26th July, 2018

Thousands may not be claiming tax relief on qualifying 3rd level fees – McGrath

26 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Thousands of parents and students may be missing out on valuable tax relief on qualifying third level fees because they are not claiming it, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD. Deputy McGrath was speaking having received figures from the Ministers for Finance and Education... Read More

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26th July, 2018

EAST CORK ENTERTAINMENT: Cobh celebrates Australia Day with Cruise Ship guests

26 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 1500 Australians will arrive in Cobh on Friday, 27 July 1500 Australians will arrive in Cobh early on Friday morning, 27 July, aboard the cruise ship Sea Princess to a true Irish ‘Australia Day’ welcome. The stop is part of a 107 day around the world cruise from... Read More

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26th July, 2018

UCC becomes first 3rd-level institution in Ireland to acquire Ibec’s KeepWell Mark

26 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dedication to Staff Welfare, Health and Well-being recognised Employees take part in regular Yoga, Mindfulness, Samba, Fitness and Art Relief classes as well as Stress Management and Sleep workshops University College Cork (UCC) has become the first third-level educational institution in the country to acquire Ibec’s KeepWell Mark... Read More

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25th July, 2018

Iconic Fishmonger Welcomes Iconic Butcher to Cork

25 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pat O’Connell of the famed K O’Connell Fish Merchants has extended a warm welcome to multi-award-winning James Whelan Butchers prepares to open its first butcher shop in Cork next month. Both food retailers, along with other leading Irish food brands ABC Bread Company, Sheridan Cheesemonger and Baxter &... Read More

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25th July, 2018

Baltimore RNLI provides medical evacuation from Cape Clear Island

25 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI carried out a medical evacuation this afternoon (Wednesday 25 July) from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat following a request from the Irish Coast Guard at 1.42pm to provide medical assistance and evacuation to an... Read More

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25th July, 2018

‘Artist in Residence’ at the Montenotte Hotel

25 July 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Oil Paintings by Cork Artist Patrick Cashin on exhibit at the Montenotte Hotel An innovative programme to support Irish artists has been launched by boutique hotel, The Montenotte, this month. The new Artist in Residence programme will support local artists through an exhibition at the hotel, communications to... Read More

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24th July, 2018

Govt funding for Greenways

24 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Persistence is key is the message from Minister Jim Daly on the announcement of a funding stream being made available exclusively for greenways, a stream of funding that the Minister has been calling for since 2015. “Back in January of 2015, I raised the topical issue in the... Read More

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24th July, 2018

Tyndall National Institute hosts IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology for the first time in Ireland

24 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tyndall National Institute is hosting the 18th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, from Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th July. This is the first time this prestigious science event will be held in Ireland. The conference will include a series of keynote lectures and encompasses experimental contributions as well... Read More

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24th July, 2018

Less than 2 hours of PA support not enough to enable people with disabilities leave independent lives – Murphy O’Mahony

24 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Less than 2 hours of PA support not enough to enable people with disabilities leave independent lives – Murphy O’Mahony Fianna Fáil’s Disability Spokesperson, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony (Cork South West TD) has said that the chronic lack of Personal Assistant Hours is limiting the ability of people with... Read More

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23rd July, 2018

GAA: Punters Backing Limerick for Hurling Win Over Cork At 11/10

23 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The All-Ireland hurling semi-finals take place this weekend as the final four sides face off in their respective clashes for a spot in the finals and a chance to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup. On Saturday, reigning All-Ireland and current Leinster champions Galway will battle it out against... Read More

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